Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment

by Daniel C. Miller

Written by a renowned expert in school neuropsychology, Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition is a practical resource presenting school psychologists, educational diagnosticians, and pediatric neuropsychologists with clear coverage and vital information on this evolving area of practice within school psychology. Filled with case studies and guidance for your practice, the Second Edition offers new coverage of major neuropsychological test batteries for children, including NEPSY ®-II;  Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children®,  Fourth Edition Integrated;  and Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System ™. Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book is designed to help busy mental health professionals quickly acquire the knowledge and skills they need to make optimal use of major psychological assessment instruments. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. The accompanying CD-ROM provides helpful tools, including sample case studies and searchable databases of neuropsychological tests classified by processing area and conceptual model. Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition explores how to identify the need for testing, conduct a neurodevelopmental history, select appropriate assessment instruments, effectively evaluate students, and accurately interpret results.

544 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[John Burnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for selecting complex neuropsychological reports and applying them to children to not only make diagnoses, but to choose the most appropriate treatment/intervention as well.

[Angela Risner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I must admit that I am not the target audience for this book. I chose to read it because I am interested in the field of psychology and the idea of being a school psychologist is appealing.

The books lays out the issues facing the school psychologist today - the fact that more and more children are being diagnosed and treated for behavioral issues and disorders. It includes the available assessments as well as case studies. I think that any school psychologist would find this reference helpful.